April 2013 Training Goals

orleansrunner1962 · Postby **orleansrunner1962** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:59 pm

April's training schedule is showing 497 km -- this is the final big month before my May race -- filled with long runs and some confidence building

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:41 pm

Continued triathlon training for me so I expect my bike time will at least double. I am not sure about totals but I am still planning on three swims, bikes, and runs per week or as much as I can manage.

Postby **ultraslacker** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:33 pm

If I follow my plan exactly, I'll have 160 miles (257.5km). But I probably won't follow it to the letter, so we'll see.

ratherawkward · Postby **ratherawkward** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:55 pm

I'd be pleased to top 150km in April. The main goals are to have fun at the Spring Runoff and survive the Run For the Diamond Half.

purdy65 · Postby **purdy65** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:56 am

Just getting myself ready for a top notch half on May 5, and continuing my work with my clinic - which I love!

marymac442 · Postby **marymac442** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:37 am

Plan is for 160 - 170k running plus I will try to fit in a couple of swim and bike workouts per week and 50 - 60 hours per week at work. I expect to be tired and cranky most if April

AjaxRunner · Postby **AjaxRunner** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:52 am

Number 1 goal: Enjoy my runs
Number 2 goal: Stay healthy and injury free
Number 3 goal: 180km

Mark.AU · Postby **Mark.AU** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:01 am

12 Rides - long ride to 2hr
12 Runs - long run to 16k

grimskot · Postby **grimskot** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:46 pm

Running: 330 km. Last high mileage weeks before tapering for MTM.
4tFire: 4 classes
Yoga: 4 classes
Weight: Lose a few more lbs.
And... stay injury free before taper

Jo-Jo · Postby **Jo-Jo** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:08 pm

9 strength workouts
12 runs...long run to 12km

MikeM · Postby **MikeM** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:34 pm

Plan to crack 200km running for the first time in a while.
4 swims
12 strength workouts
Maybe eventually spring will arrive and I can get my bike out for a few rides and start run commuting again :pray:

NMG · Postby **NMG** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:20 pm

Just want to keep up with my training plan. March went very well with no injuries and no set backs. I've seen a nice bump in my endurance recently and my pacing has improved on my long runs so I'm getting there. Would also like to drop another 2-3 pounds this month to go along with the couple I dropped in March.

Stampie · Postby **Stampie** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:56 am

Continue with a good March and build from there. Now having said that, race day is just 5wks away and I will be starting my taper in about three weeks. So I'm looking at 140K or so for April.

jes · Postby **jes** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:05 am

I ran 311 last April, so I expect to come in around there again this month. Final build month before NCM!

HCcD · Postby **HCcD** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:11 am

Finally, broke 200+K for month of March, combination of running and walking on the treadmill, this year .... :dance:

Have a couple of events registered for in April, Minto Run4Reach 10K on the 14th and the Smiths Falls Spring Fling Running Thing Half Marathon the following week on the 21st .... Been toying with the Manotick 5K / 10K / 18K on the following week, but will see how the legs are feeling after Smiths Falls .... Neither of these races will be racing hard out, as I still have not 100% recovered from my funky foot injury, but things are starting to ligthen up and running fitness improving ...

Such the case, should be around 200K again for the month, and will be taking May as more or less as a r&r month on my Panama Canal Cruise ... plan to stay active, for sure, but moreso to stave off the weight-gain from all the food that I will likely be consuming :drool:

on the ship ... :wink:

And, if all goes well, hopefully, I will be able to get back to full training in June, and prepare for my Fall / Winter races ... :twisted:

mas_runner · Postby **mas_runner** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:46 am

250-300km if all goes according to plan...

Avis · Postby **Avis** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:27 pm

I'll be transitioning from my "winter of the gym" to springtime running. So instead of 3 gym sessions/2 runs a week, I'll be upping the runs to 3-4 per week, and gym just once or twice. I made it through the winter uninjured, and I want to stay that way!

La · Postby La » Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:01 pm

Running: more than the 120K I ran in March (maybe 140-150K)
Swimming: at least once or twice this month
Spinning: at least one high-interval spin class per week
Cycling: hope to FINALLY get outside, which includes bike commuting as much as possible, and at least one long outdoor ride per week.

Pat29 · Postby **Pat29** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:30 am

I am planning for about 400 km this month. A couple of 100 km weeks will help with that.

Ti-Ron · Postby **Ti-Ron** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:26 am

I am no pro like some of you here! Some impressive goals!
400 KM in a month!! WOW, very impressive!!

I'm trying to 100 km for the month, it's a start!

orleansrunner1962 · Postby **orleansrunner1962** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:24 pm

orleansrunner1962 wrote:April's training schedule is showing 497 km -- this is the final big month before my May race -- filled with long runs and some confidence building

Things got shifted around as I had a couple of bad runs, and Coach wanted to make sure that I was on track for the final push, so I ended up with 2 cutback weeks in the middle of April -- ended the month with 331 km -- happy with how the training is going now..... Another big week coming up, and then slowly diminishing towards taper!!!

mas_runner · Postby **mas_runner** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:08 pm

mas_runner wrote:250-300km if all goes according to plan...

Oops miscounted 250km was the top end. Managed 230km for a very successful month!

ian · Postby **ian** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:52 pm

21 runs, 356K. I've had a bunch of months like this now and it seems to be just the right balance between staying in racing shape and not getting hurt.

Jo-Jo · Postby **Jo-Jo** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:02 pm

Jo-Jo wrote:9 strength workouts
12 runs...long run to 12km

Got all the strength workouts done.
Only got 8 runs in...and only up to 8km.
I think I've decided I'm going to be a body builder...loving the strength workouts

Pat29 · Postby **Pat29** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:08 pm

372 km for me this month including two consecutive 100 km weeks.